Pronunciation IPA (key): /ˈdɪs.təɫ/ SAMPA: /"dIs.t@l/ Audio (UK)(file) Adjective Positive distal Comparative more distal Superlative most distal A distal location refers to a point furtherest from an attachment or origin. At the distal end of a bone or a muscle.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.